2011 Elite Series Alabama Charge: Day Four, Launch

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the anglers as they prepare to launch on Day Four of the 2011 Elite Series Alabama Charge on Pickwick Lake, near Florence, Alabama.

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Shaw Grigsby dons the protection he uses to keep the sun off his face and neck.
Shaw Grigsby dons the protection he uses to keep the sun off his face and neck.
Jones, grabbing the light pole before Day Four of the Alabama Charge, says the AOY title has weighed on his mind for years.
Jones, grabbing the light pole before Day Four of the Alabama Charge, says the AOY title has weighed on his mind for years.
Kelly Jordon talks to Dave Mercer after making the top-12 cut on Pickwick Lake.
Kelly Jordon talks to Dave Mercer after making the top-12 cut on Pickwick Lake.
Rookie Nate Wellman made his first final-day cut early in his Elite Series career.
Rookie Nate Wellman made his first final-day cut early in his Elite Series career.
Keith Poche gets interviewed for BASSCam after entering Saturday with a shot to get his first Elite Series victory.
Keith Poche gets interviewed for BASSCam after entering Saturday with a shot to get his first Elite Series victory.
Davy Hite shows off the bait that has helped him hold onto a slim lead on Day Four.
Davy Hite shows off the bait that has helped him hold onto a slim lead on Day Four.
An ESPN cameraman watches Denny Brauer talk to the media before the final day begins.
An ESPN cameraman watches Denny Brauer talk to the media before the final day begins.
Terry Scroggins rigs up a crankbait for Day Four of competition.
Terry Scroggins rigs up a crankbait for Day Four of competition.
Keith Poche's hands are a blur as he makes some last-minute line adjustments prior to the launch.
Keith Poche’s hands are a blur as he makes some last-minute line adjustments prior to the launch.
Scroggins threads his line through the guides to get ready for another day on Pickwick Lake.
Scroggins threads his line through the guides to get ready for another day on Pickwick Lake.
Davy Hite has a mere 12-ounce lead on Keith Poche on Day Four of the Alabama Charge.
Davy Hite has a mere 12-ounce lead on Keith Poche on Day Four of the Alabama Charge.
Mark Zona peeks into the boat of Terry Scroggins, who has a large assortment of rods on his front deck.
Mark Zona peeks into the boat of Terry Scroggins, who has a large assortment of rods on his front deck.
Scroggins gets miked up for the final day of fishing.
Scroggins gets miked up for the final day of fishing.
Hite leads the event, while Scroggins, in fifth, looks to close the gap.
Hite leads the event, while Scroggins, in fifth, looks to close the gap.
Dave Mercer talks to rookie Nate Wellman on the docks before take-off.
Dave Mercer talks to rookie Nate Wellman on the docks before take-off.
Shaw Grigsby makes another top-12 cut after winning the season opener on the Harris Chain.
Shaw Grigsby makes another top-12 cut after winning the season opener on the Harris Chain.
Mike Iaconelli made a nice comeback after a poor Day One and finds himself fishing on the final day.
Mike Iaconelli made a nice comeback after a poor Day One and finds himself fishing on the final day.
Anglers have time for a few last-minute adjustments, as Kelly Jordon here puts new line on his reel.
Anglers have time for a few last-minute adjustments, as Kelly Jordon here puts new line on his reel.
Matt Reed caught the biggest bag Friday and moved into the top 12.
Matt Reed caught the biggest bag Friday and moved into the top 12.
Grigsby leads two of the Marshals in a prayer before the final-day launch.
Grigsby leads two of the Marshals in a prayer before the final-day launch.
Mike Iaconelli adjusts one of his crankbaits on Day Four.
Mike Iaconelli adjusts one of his crankbaits on Day Four.
Jordon gets a little assistance from his Marshal on Saturday.
Jordon gets a little assistance from his Marshal on Saturday.
Iaconelli clowns around with his breakfast sandwich.
Iaconelli clowns around with his breakfast sandwich.
Jones made a big move Friday to keep a grip on the lead.
Jones made a big move Friday to keep a grip on the lead.
Media surround Day One leader Denny Brauer as he waits for a chance to get back after the bass on Pickwick Lake.
Media surround Day One leader Denny Brauer as he waits for a chance to get back after the bass on Pickwick Lake.
Shaw Grigsby looks at a map of the lake before launch.
Shaw Grigsby looks at a map of the lake before launch.
Terry Scroggins and Shaw Grigsby joke around before take-off.
Terry Scroggins and Shaw Grigsby joke around before take-off.
Anglers wait as the helicopter circles the marina on Pickwick Lake.
Anglers wait as the helicopter circles the marina on Pickwick Lake.